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Finding the Third Proportional to 46,075 and 65,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 46,075 and 65,251 is: 92,407.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,075 : 65,251 = 65,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,075/65,251 = 65,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,075x = 65,251 × 65,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,075x = 4,257,693,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,257,693,001/46,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,407.88

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